Man United: Jose blasts Premier League

19 Mai 2017

Romero will be rested when United take on Crystal Palace in their final Premier League game of the season at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Portuguese youngster Joel Pereira set for his debut. "Of course, we want to see David return to the United jersey. I need to give a little stretch to four or five of my [senior] boys and to give some stability to the kids because I do not think the kids by themselves will be in condition to play the game".

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling says the players are determined to build momentum ahead of the Europa League final by finishing the Premier League season on a high.

Graeme Souness thinks Jose Mourinho is "handing an excuse" to his Manchester United players by claiming they are tired from a heavy schedule.

"I'm looking at them and analyse where we can win something, win some details, but, on the other hand, I always look at my team, our strengths and how we can beat opponents". He will hope they can be fit for the Europa League final in a week's time.

After a shaky start he has become one of the best 'keepers in world football and United would be loath to let him go, regardless of the price.

Sergio Romero claims "nobody knew me" when he signed for Manchester United and credits Jose Mourinho with helping to raise his profile.

United manager Jose Mourinho suggested before the 0-0 draw at Southampton that one of the big questions he has to answer is whether Jones or Chris Smalling starts in the showpiece fixture in Stockholm.

"I don't go with [Romero can replace De Gea] "if he leaves" because I hope he doesn't", Mourinho said. "But we're all aware that our away form has been generally very good and our record is right up there with the top teams".

Bosz, quoted by www.vi.nl on Thursday, said: "We try to do the normal things in preparation, but at the same time everyone realises that it is not a normal game".

Real have been tipped to make a renewed bid for De Gea during the close season after their approach in 2014 failed due to errant paperwork.